At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic team in the Heavy Lift Department, ensuring smooth operations and safety.
- Company: Join CLdN, a top logistics provider with a commitment to sustainability and innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, life assurance, and a company pension scheme.
- Other info: Flexible working hours with opportunities for career growth in a supportive team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a fast-paced environment while promoting health and safety.
- Qualifications: Previous supervisory experience and a proactive approach to health and safety are essential.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
- Terminal Supervisor Heavy Lift Area (Purfleet)
- Terminal Supervisor - Heavy Lift Area
CLd N is a leading provider of integrated quay-to-quay and door-to-door logistics solutions.
Founded in 1929, CLd N ensures reliable, cost-effective transport that links the major economic areas of Europe.
With 30 ships and more than 200 sailings a week, CLd N provides shortsea connections between the European continent, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Iberia and Scandinavia and offers the lowest CO2 footprint of all Western European Ro Ro operators.
CLd N’s cargo and multimodal services have a Europe-wide reach using CLd N’s extensive network of ships, terminals and equipment.
CLd N’s 3,000 employees ensure that it fulfills its mission: to excel as an integrated provider of maritime links.
In order to ensure that all duties within the department are performed efficiently, we are looking for a flexible Terminal Supervisor for our Heavy Lift Department in Purfleet working within a team providing cover over a 7 day 24 hr period.
Your role
- To ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the operation within the Department
- Assist in the effective movement of labour within the operations, ensuring it is a flexible and highly skilled workforce.
- Maintain a high level of Health & Safety practices working within predetermined policies and procedures.
- To lead by example, promoting a safe and healthy environment within the Terminal.
- Undertake regular audits to ensure Health & Safety procedures are met and best practice is observed.
- Analyse all accidents, incidents and damage caused on the terminal by members of staff within terminal operations and to recommend preventative measures for the future.
- To oversee incoming volumes and ensure enough space is available on the Terminal.
- To keep accurate records on all aspects of the operation as requested.
- Review the service given to customers and make recommendations of improving the service in operational areas.
- To be part of regular meetings with the Terminal Operations Manager and the other Supervisors to discuss issues relating to the business.
- Ensure that Company KPI’s are met and to proactively suggest ideas and solutions for improvement.
- To have a working knowledge of Human Resources policies and procedures.
- Undertake required administrative tasks i. e. Return to Work Interviews, Incident Reports & Investigations etc.
Your profile
- Demonstrates a proactive commitment to Health & Safety, always promoting a positive safety culture..
- Previous Supervisory experience within an operational environment.
- Although not essential; experience of container, port, terminal, or logistics operations is desirable
- Health & Safety IOSH Supervisory qualification or equivalent.
- Excellent organsional skills, communication and problem solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
- Proven ability to prioritise workloads, coordinate resources and consistently meet operational deadlines and performance targets
- To have good IT skills including Microsoft Office, and the ability to use operational management systems
- Flexible approach to working hours including shift work, weekends and overtime where operationally required.
- Self motivated with the ability to work independently while leading and motivating a team.
- Our offer
- Competitive Salary, Life Assurance & Company Pension Scheme
- The deadline for applications will be 09:00am on Monday 10 th August 2026
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Terminal Supervisor Heavy Lift Area (Purfleet) employer: Cldn
At CLdN, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Bootle where health and safety are at the forefront of our operations. Our commitment to employee growth is reflected in our comprehensive training programmes and supportive culture, ensuring that every team member has the opportunity to excel in their career while making a meaningful impact on workplace safety. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team that values compliance, innovation, and the well-being of our employees.
